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Commission proposes to extend temporary protection of people fleeing Ukraine for an additional year
By European Commission at ReliefWeb
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
. Today, the European Commission is proposing to extend for an additional year the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, while taking into account Ukraine's overall ability to defend itself. By doing so, the Commission reinforces its unwavering commitmen
Key takeaway At the same time, it is important that Member States further step up preparations for a coordinated transition out of temporary protection – in line with the 2025 Council Recommendation.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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